Chapter 1127: Shock

They introduced a master to the public. Even they had to admit that this was the best method, an inevitable one, and a necessary choice in the course of historical development.

“So, having put forward this visible master, why are they now trying to overthrow her again?” someone couldn’t help but ask.

If she was truly the public master, then not interfering with the Nine-Headed Ancient Mother’s actions and allowing her to continue destroying the Abyssal Blue Divine Domain clan would help maintain the deception.

Akina-san fell silent for a moment. He had no explanation for this point of confusion.

Akina-san said, “I’m not sure about that. Perhaps this Nine-Headed Ancient Mother, who possesses three great bloodlines, has grown too powerful. For safety, they might want to eliminate her now and support a new one to take her place? It’s just a change of eras, and to outsiders, it would simply look like the Abyssal Blue Divine Domain defeated the forbidden entity of this land and replaced it.”

Everyone found this explanation somewhat plausible, but not entirely convincing. There might be other reasons for choosing to eliminate the Nine-Headed Ancient Mother. For now, they couldn’t figure it out.

Akina-san didn’t dwell on it. “So, you should all have a pretty good understanding of the overall outline, details, causes, and results, right? Now, let’s discuss the final crucial question—what realm is the Super Ancient God in?”

At these words, they held their breath. Initially, back in the Ancient Lava Region, they believed the Super Ancient God was a 9th-tier Dao Attainer. Later, as the era progressed, they learned that the Super Ancient God was at the pinnacle of 9th-tier Dao Attainers, a weak 10th-tier who could break through at any time! But now, it seemed this was also to be overturned? Was the Super Ancient God actually a mysterious and unfathomable 10th-tier ultimate?

But hadn't they said this was impossible before? It would be contradictory! If the Super Ancient God were a 10th-tier ultimate, he could change his immortal bloodline at will. The notion of him being near death from old age and needing protectors would not exist.

They suddenly realized this was currently the biggest mysterious enigma. However, even the Super Ancient God’s casually dispatched disciple, Emperor Zun, could suppress three 10th-tier ultimates with great Dao bloodlines. This strongly suggested the Super Ancient God was indeed a 10th-tier ultimate!

“Brothers, it’s a contradiction!”

“Yes, it’s too contradictory. If he’s a 10th-tier ultimate, how could he still need protectors to guard his slumber?”

“And if he’s not a 10th-tier ultimate, but merely a weak 10th-tier, that’s even more impossible! Even Emperor Zun is already a 10th-tier ultimate, even without a great Dao bloodline…”

Their minds were a mess. If the Super Ancient God wasn't a 10th-tier ultimate, Emperor Zun, even without a great Dao bloodline, was still a 10th-tier ultimate. He could crush the Super Ancient God with one hand, so it would be impossible for him to be commanded. Yet, from Emperor Zun’s respectful demeanor, acting on “Master’s” orders, the Super Ancient God must be incredibly powerful. This also implied he was a 10th-tier ultimate.

They were completely baffled.

Xu Zhi had just returned to the orchard and was sitting in his living room on Earth when he saw this scene online. His face darkened slightly; this was indeed an inexplicable contradiction.

“Everyone, quiet down.”

Akina-san calmed everyone, saying he had more to add. “First, if the Super Ancient God is a 10th-tier ultimate, is that possible? Would the previous logic about needing protectors be overturned? This is the contradiction!”

Everyone nodded.

Akina-san continued, “However, all the illogical contradictions we see only stem from our insufficient knowledge. I now have two theories. First, let’s consider: if the Super Ancient God is a 10th-tier ultimate, Moon Goddess Ji should also be a 10th-tier ultimate, right?”

Everyone agreed, saying that was certainly the case; otherwise, what right would she have to be an opponent? Thinking about it now, the great war between the Buddhist-Daoist transcendent system and the Mother River system back then was probably not a 9th-tier war, but a 10th-tier ultimate Dao war!

Akina-san said, “Let’s reason it out further. Do you remember why Moon Goddess Ji initially attacked the Super Ancient God’s civilization? Moon Goddess Ji’s lifespan was ending, so she came to seize the blood of immortality. And after Moon Goddess Ji seized the blood of immortality, she re-established the second generation Mother River Civilization, with immortal blood everywhere, and she herself also claimed to be on the verge of death and needed protectors! Right? She said it herself, it’s not false! So, the question is, since these two 10th-tier ultimates were already ultimates, why were they still fighting tooth and nail over the blood of immortality?”

Everyone’s breathing suddenly quickened. Watson, you found the blind spot! How had they not noticed this? It wasn’t just the Super Ancient God’s side that didn’t hold up; Moon Goddess Ji’s side didn’t either! Moon Goddess Ji had also previously stated in the Mother River Civilization that she needed to cultivate protectors to guard her slumber. Ji Shang and Sun God Asar were candidates, and she even brought Dao Lords back to cultivate… Wasn’t this redundant? If they were 10th-tier ultimates, they could simply discard bloodlines at any time and wouldn't have this worry.

At this moment, Xu Zhi, watching the forum, felt his face darken even more. He had thought the previous loophole was big enough, but he hadn’t expected there to be another one here? This contradiction was simply irreconcilable. Akina-san was really giving him trouble!

Just then, Meng Mei couldn’t help but speak, “Could it be that, as 10th-tier cosmic ultimates, they were also nearing the end of their lives and dared not discard their immortal bloodline… because they couldn’t find another immortal bloodline to replace it?”

Everyone heard this and thought it was very possible. After all, immortal bloodlines were extremely rare; it might truly be impossible for a 10th-tier ultimate to find a replacement across the vast universe. Although a 10th-tier ultimate could modify bloodlines, perhaps they shouldn’t! Because 10th-tier ultimates also had lifespans!

Xu Zhi sat in front of his computer, calmly sipping his tea, thinking Meng Mei was very sensible and worthy of being put to important use in the future.

Akina-san exclaimed, “Foolish! Immortal bloodlines are indeed hard to find, and perhaps a 10th-tier ultimate could travel all over the myriad worlds and still not find one… But who said there aren’t immortal bloodlines? The Abyssal Blue Divine Domain has been lying here for a million years—can’t they see that immortal bloodline?!”

Everyone thought about it and realized he was right; Meng Mei’s explanation didn't work.

Akina-san continued, “And according to my understanding, based on information just gathered from the Abyssal Blue clan, I leveraged that to ask Stone-man Disc about his experience and insights after breaking through to the 10th-tier, and some brief layouts… Stone-man Disc said that the theoretical lifespan of a 10th-tier ultimate is hundreds of millions of years! Do they use life extension? No such thing!”

Everyone’s minds reeled. Hundreds of millions of years? 9th-tier Dao Attainers only lived for a hundred thousand years. Was this what a 10th-tier ultimate was? The ancient, ultimate life at the end of the universe. Although a planet could live for tens or even hundreds of billions of years, those were inanimate objects; this was a living being.

Akina-san said, “Hundreds of millions of years is only theoretical. In reality, they are mostly assimilated by the universe… Their lifespan depends on the speed at which they succumb to the universe… As their resistance weakens, they are assimilated by the entire universe, becoming true laws, transforming into ethereal rules.”

Hearing this, everyone completely understood. No normal 10th-tier being could resist until the end of their lifespan. As time went on, the assimilation became more severe, eventually leading to the loss of self-awareness and merging with the vast universe’s cosmic, mixed consciousness rules.

Suddenly, everyone was utterly astonished.

“Then, theoretically, it simply doesn’t hold up!”

“Exactly! How could the Super Ancient God and Moon Goddess Ji still be cultivating protectors for the sake of their lifespan?”

“And also, Moon Goddess Ji’s attack on the Super Ancient God’s side to seize the blood of immortality clearly doesn’t hold up either!”

“What exactly is going on?”

As Akina-san revealed the truth, the internet erupted. Just as Xu Zhi’s eyelids twitched wildly and he considered “dealing with” Akina-san, Akina-san laughed heartily and said, “Youngsters, I was fooling you all! How clever am I? The contradictions you see are, in fact, the true root of all ancient Buddhist and Taoist secrets, and I have already seen through everything!”